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Industrial heritage in the city landscape – introduction to research – adaptive reuse on the example of Tianjin Cover

Industrial heritage in the city landscape – introduction to research – adaptive reuse on the example of Tianjin

By: Katarzyna Łakomy and  Hang Tao  
Open Access
|Nov 2025

Abstract

This study explores the adaptive reuse of industrial heritage landscapes in China, emphasizing their cultural, ecological, and urban significance. The research problem centers on the need to preserve and revitalize post-industrial areas while integrating sustainability and cultural identity. The primary objectives include a comparative analysis of strategies used in Tianjin, China. Methodologically, the study employed literature reviews, fieldwork, historical cartography, and case study analysis based on landscape representativeness and ecological design interventions. Key findings highlight the strategic role of ecological restoration, technological innovation, and creative placemaking in successful transformations. The research suggests that further studies in Poland should focus on testing adaptive reuse models in diverse regional landscapes, developing context-sensitive ecological design strategies, and evaluating long-term social and environmental impacts of post-industrial regeneration.

DOI: https://doi.org/10.37705/TechTrans/e2025015 | Journal eISSN: 2353-737X | Journal ISSN: 0011-4561
Language: English
Submitted on: Oct 9, 2025
Accepted on: Nov 12, 2025
Published on: Nov 10, 2025
Published by: Cracow University of Technology
In partnership with: Paradigm Publishing Services
Publication frequency: 1 issue per year

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